Zen out, sleep on the floor, relax at a bath house. Check out the bizarre street fashion trends and shop for crazy tech-toys. Don't forget to eat delicious sushi for breakfast. Visiting a Love Hotel is optional.

Ever get the feeling that Japanese culture is ahead of the game? Long lives, amazing food, heated toilets... not to mention geishas, judo, and anime. We can't help but think that there is a lot we can learn about how life should be by living in Japan.

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